Leonard scores 33 points to lead Clippers to 136-125 win over Pistons

Sat, Feb 3, 2024
NBA News (AP)

DETROIT (AP) - Kawhi Leonard scored 21 of his 33 points in the first half and the Los Angeles Clippers put on an offensive show in a 136-125 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.

Los Angeles got off to a slow start while trailing by as many as 14 points in the first quarter, but scored 109 points in the final three periods. They shot 59.6% from the floor and 48.3% on 3-pointers.

Russell Westbrook added 23 points and nine assists, and Paul George scored 18 points for the Clippers, who have won seven of eight.

Jalen Ivey had 28 points and Bojan Bogdanovic added 26 for Detroit, which is 4-41 after a 2-1 start. Marcus Sasser added 21 points.

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The Clippers led 65-59 at the half and their scoring pace didn't let up in the third. Leonard reached 30 points with five minutes left in the quarter when he put Los Angeles ahead 89-80.

Detroit answered with an 8-0 run before Westbrook hit a 3-pointer. Norman Powell's last-second 3-pointer gave the Clippers a 101-90 lead going into the fourth.

Powell started the fourth with another 3, and Los Angeles led 108-90 after the first minute of the fourth. Detroit got within 116-109, but the Clippers scored nine points in 74 seconds to ice the game.

UP NEXT

Clippers: At the Miami Heat on Sunday.

Pistons: Host the Orlando Magic on Sunday.

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